Chapter 94

Xena's POV

"I really appreciate it," I said, turning to give him a tight hug. He held me close for a few seconds before releasing me.

"We'd better get going. Your brunch starts in five minutes," Ryder sald, his green eyes taking in my appearance with appreciation.

"Okay.

We walked toward the door and then down the stairs to the kitchen As we entered the dining room, everyone shouted, "Happy birthday!"

"Thank you!" I said to everyone, but made a beeline straight for Logan, wrapping him in a big hug.

"Happy for you, sis," he whispered in my ear.

"Thanks. Did you find your mate?" I asked, silently hoping my brother could be as happy as I was.

"No, but it's not Keira. I saw her earlier and she ran off crying," Logan said, releasing me, then shaking hands with Ryder.

Dad walked over and hugged me, then also shook hands with Ryder. Even Ryder's parents were present.

"Welcome to our family," Alpha Benedict said to me while clasping Ryder's hand.

"Thank you! I'm happy to be part of this pack," I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.

"Let me see!" Ama squealed.

I pulled the side of my dress aside slightly to show them my mark.

"Nice!" Logan said.

for you," Ama laughed, looking

and kissed her cheek. "Thanks,

voice excited and trembling as she pulled me to the table. "I'm starving.

"Of course!"

my appetite

renovation going?" I

call Penelope to help since you weren't there.

she is

the progress after we

someone helped clear out your shop,

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Logan organized in yes, they got the shop cleaned up. We selected the

ready in

Alpha Benedict said, his tone seeming

Their smiles seemed a bit too wide. My intuition sharpened, sensing something was

questioningly at Ryder, who immediately refused to meet my eyes. "Damn it, Ryder

is going on here?" I asked

do you

asked.

on him. "Cut the bullshit. What

you,

Ryder.

exhaled the breath he'd been holding and turned to face me. "Tatum and his high-ranking wolves... they're coming to the party tonight.

The thought of dancing

this from me?" I looked at each

until after lunch. I was going to tell you

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